1997 Cadillac Catera specs & colors

4dr Car

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$32,995

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Color options

Exterior

Interior

Shale

Stone

Ebony

Packages

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE PKG

$0

Starting MSRP

leather seating areas
8-way pwr front passenger seat
theft-deterrent system

Specifications

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Rear Wheel Size	16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size	16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	300
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	120

Engine Type	Gas V6
Displacement	3.0L/181
SAE Net Torque @ RPM	192 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	200 @ 6000

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	N/A MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	18 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	450.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
Cruising Range - City	324.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	25 MPG
EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	3.90
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type	4
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	1.62
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)	2.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.72
Trans Description Cont. Again	Electronic
Reverse Ratio (:1)	2.00

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-link
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson strut

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.3 x -TBD- in
Brake Type	Power
Brake ABS System	Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	11.7 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	18.0 gal

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	36.3 ft
Steering Type	Speed-Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	34.1 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	13.5

Front Tire Size	P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Size	P225/55HR16
Rear Tire Size	P225/55HR16

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	1000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

Base Curb Weight

3770 lbs

Front Shoulder Room	54.6 in
Trunk Volume	16.6 ft³
Length, Overall	193.8 in
Wheelbase	107.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.3 in
Second Leg Room	38.2 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.0 in
Front Hip Room	54.9 in
Second Head Room	37.8 in
Front Head Room	38.6 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Passenger Volume	96.7 ft³
Second Shoulder Room	54.4 in
Track Width, Front	59.1 in
Track Width, Rear	59.8 in
Front Leg Room	42.0 in
Second Hip Room	55.0 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Height, Overall	57.4 in

Child seat restraints for outboard passenger positions	Standard
4-wheel independent suspension-inc: front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link trailing arm, front/rear coil springs	Standard
Electric rear window defogger	Standard
Unibody construction w/integral frame	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Trunk convenience net	Standard
Front seat belt pre-tensioners/web clamps	Standard
Trunk carpeting w/trunk mat	Standard
Speed-sensitive roller ball-bearing steering	Standard
Driver & front passenger air bags	Standard
Front/rear cigar lighters	Standard
8-way pwr driver seat w/memory function	Optional
Rear bench seat w/split-folding seatback	Standard
Long-life coolant	Standard
3-point manual outboard seat belts w/5-position height adjustments	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Articulating front/adjustable rear outboard headrests	Standard
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belts, turn signal, low oil pressure	Standard
Front bucket seats w/passenger fold-down feature	Standard
Retained accessory pwr	Standard
Electronic level control	Standard
Body-color bumpers/side moldings	Standard
4-wheel vented front/solid rear pwr disc brakes	Standard
Controlled-cycle wiper system w/demand wash, automatic headlamp activation	Standard
Electronic climate control system-inc: dual-zone control,manual recirculation/ mode control, rear vent outlets, rear floor ducts, continuous outside temp display, ice warning feature	Standard
Dual exhaust system	Standard
Steel safety cage	Standard
Cellular telephone pre-wiring	Standard
Automatic parking brake release	Standard
Rear center lap belt	Standard
Front seatback pockets	Standard
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/padded visors	Standard
18 gallon fuel tank	Standard
Solar-Ray tinted glass	Standard
Side door impact beams	Standard
Simulated woodgrain appliques	Standard
Rear center armrest	Standard
Daytime running lamps	Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Digital clock	Standard
Front/rear door armrests	Standard
Console-inc: storage armrest, dual cupholder, stick-type gearshift, emergency brake, pwr window controls	Standard
Leather-trimmed 4-spoke tilt steering wheel w/fingertip controls	Standard
Electrochromic automatic day/night rearview mirror w/memory function	Optional
Rear door child safety security locks	Standard
Instrument panel telltales/driver information messages	Standard
Analog instrument cluster-inc: speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, trip odometer, coolant temp, fuel level, oil pressure	Standard
300 CCA battery w/rundown protection	Standard
Theft-deterrent system w/audible & visual features	Optional
Twilight sentinel	Standard
Black chrome grille	Standard
Integrated front/rear body-color fascia	Standard
Front door map pockets	Standard
ETR AM stereo/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: seek/scan, digital display, 8 speakers	Standard
Front side window defoggers	Standard
Rear window child lockout	Standard
8-way pwr front-passenger seat	Optional
Integrated rear window antenna	Standard
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Rear wheel drive	Standard
Dual body-color folding pwr heated mirrors w/memory function	Optional
Instrument panel switch pod-inc: hazard warning, remote fuel-filler door/trunk releases, traction control switch	Standard
Front knee bolsters	Standard
P225/55HR16 all-season mud & snow SBR BSW Goodyear Eagle GS-A tires	Standard
Remote keyless entry system w/illuminated entry	Standard
City 18/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)	Standard
Clearcoat paint	Standard
Flash-to-pass	Standard
Front/rear passenger assist handles	Standard
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD	Standard
Manual reclining front passenger seat w/pwr height adjuster	Standard
Integrated fog/cornering lamps	Standard
Leather seating areas	Optional
Floor carpeting w/front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
Full-range traction control	Standard
Full size spare tire	Standard
Brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Integrated tungsten halogen headlamps	Standard
Lighting-inc: map, rear reading, glove box, front/rear ashtray	Standard
Encoded key anti-theft system	Standard
16" x 7.0" 7-spoke cast aluminum wheels	Standard
Pwr windows w/driver window express up/down, rear window child lockout	Standard
120 amp alternator	Standard
Pwr door locks-inc: automatic door lock system, central door unlocking, rear door child security locks	Standard
Platinum-tipped spark plugs	Standard
Ignition anti-lockout feature	Standard
3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine	Standard

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